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Show iiimiiu w mmmmw" I' V immmpji - .. nwim' uw una i n n wl,l,,,.r......-.r.T,ty im f fov'N 'f Us V " Jr. . ' ; "x , v '4' 1 y '' 4 z r -m. ' - f '- i "X. . ' ' ' NEW LOOK For those who haven't been to council meeting lately a new table has been installed Facing the center of the room, so all can see and be seen, are Mark Bezzant John Huntsman, Ford West, Mayor Cornell Haynie, Mark Johnson and Frank Mills. Old table is being used for displays, exhibits and patrons attending meeting. City Council fVlet Early, Left Late Tuesday, Zoning Matters Discussed .... in fho r-itv fnr another nursing The city council began early and adjourned late last Tuesday evening with the majority of the time being spent in public hearings to consider a zone change request. The public hearing began at 6:30 and lasted until about 8:30 before a vote was taken on the request. Tom Hamann had requested that an acre of his property located at about 750 East 100 North be rezoned from A-lsd to R-l. Presently a portion of the property lies within the R-1 R-1 zone and Mr. Hamann requested that an adjoining acre be rezoned to the R-l zone. He was given time to explain what he wanted to do on the property and the effect it would have on the area. Mr. Hamann said that the intended use of the property was for a nursing home and the reason for the zone change is because city code provides for nursing homes only in R-l zones. He explained that he feels that this use would not adversely affect the property values in the area and that it would benefit the city because of the employment possibilities, the reduction of traffic as opposed to a subdivision, sub-division, and the need for a nursing home in Pleasant Grove. Several nursing home owners were also present at the meeting to answer any questions that might arise concerning operation of nursing nur-sing homes. They indicated that there is presently a need in the city for another nursing home. The council chambers were filled with property owners of the effected area and they expressed ex-pressed concern over the re-zoning re-zoning citing possible loss of animal rights, encouragement of additional commercial businesses and the adverse effect ef-fect on property values as their main objectives against the zone change. It was noted to the citizens that in most cities this type of facility is encouraged in residential zones, examples being American Fork and Orem. It was also reported that in the locations locally it cannot be shown that this use lowers the property values of the surrounding property. A citizen cited the number of signatures on the protest petition and said that on that basis the request should be denied. Councilman Frank Mills stated that the council ' members are elected by the people to make decisions which are in the best interests of the city and all the decisions are not always ac cepted by the majority of the people being effected. H stated that he felt the coun cilmen are obligated to vot( their conscience as to the best interest for the public. (Continued on page 2) division (2 lots) was reviewed and approved by the council. Final Plat C of Sage Hills subdivision (17 lots was also reviewed and approved. Mayor Haynie reviewed with the council an application ap-plication to the Environmental Environmen-tal Protection Agency for a grant in aid to repair many of the old sewer lines to prevent infiltration of water into the system. The engineering relating to this work was also reviewed. The council voted to authorize the mayor to sign both the application and the agreement. Councilman Atwood reported repor-ted that the planning commission com-mission had discussed the need to provide for water lines running from the main line to the meter box to be one inch. The need for this is to provide that if a resident wishes to change from a 3A inch in-ch meter to a one inch meter it will not require that the road be dug up to replace the pipe. City Council The main contention of the people present protesting th' rezoning was the eroding of the A-l-sd zone which could lead to allowing further uses of the property which they felt would be detrimental to the area. After two hours of discussion the council voted 4 to 1 to not allow the rezoning of the area. Councilman Mills . voted in favor of the rezoning stating he felt that the use of the property would not be detrimental to the present residential use of the property. proper-ty. Mrs. Gayle Judd, chairman of the Community Progress Program, reviewed with the council the community progress scrapbook. Additional Ad-ditional information was obtained ob-tained from the council to be inserted in the book. Mrs. Judd also reported that the scrapbook will be on display during the convention for cities and towns which is being held in Salt Lake City on Sept. 9, 10 and 11. The council expressed appreciation ap-preciation to Mrs. Judd for her time and work in this program and in preparing the scrapbook. Garbage Collection Walter Parker, owner of Lindon Disposal Service, presented an income and expense ex-pense report for his operation. It showed that a rate higher than the present $2.00 per month is required to provide a gain on the operation of the solid waste collection service (garbage service). It was noted that presently the city bills $2.00 per month per pickup and remits to Mr. Parker $1.67, which gives the city 33 for billing and collecting. Mr. Parker was asked why he had waited until after the budget had been edstablished to ask for a rate increase. He said that because of other business interests he had been unable to review the operation of the garbage pickup and determine that a rate increase would be necessary to stay in business. He submitted a copy of his expenses and income which showed that he is not meeting expenses at the present fee. The council reviewed this problem and decided that a public information meeting should be held to inform the citizens of the need to raise garbage pickup rates. The council agreed to hold this meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 21, to review with the citizens of Pleasant Grove this matter. It was noted that there are three alternatives: 1. raise the rates and continue with the Lindon Disposal Co. 2. Keep present rates by getting the city back into the business and subsidize the operation, this being necessary as the city would have the same expenses ex-penses as the private firm, and probably would not operate as efficiently. 3. Not increase rates and cause the private firm to go broke, at least on this operation. The council will decide what course of action to take after the public hearing. Howard Walker, developer of Craigwood Subdivision, was present at the meeting to request final approval of Plat B (4 lots). The council approved ap-proved the final plat subject to installation of a culvert to cover the drainage ditch on the property for the width of the roadway and a minor change on the plat. Leland Swensen and other family members were present at the meeting to hear the decision of the city council on their request for two 2-unit homes to be located at about 875 East 200 South. Councilman Coun-cilman Grant Atwood read the minutes of the public hearing which had been held by the planning commission. It was noted that many of the property owners in this area are opposed to the units. Mr. Swensen explained that the units will not be rental units but will be owned as separate homes with a common com-mon carport and sun deck. He felt that people protesting at the public hearing were protesting rental units and these will be homes with single ownership and not rental ren-tal units. The council felt that if some protection could be given that these homes would not be used for rental units that the property owners would not be so opposed. It was noted by Councilman Mark Bezzant that under the terms of the ordinance that to be able to construct the four units as proposed requires a special use permit and that permit is only valid as long as the structure struc-ture is used in compliance with the terms of the permit. He felt that this provides a protection to the adjoining property owners as the units would be allowed under the condition that the homes be under single ownership and that they not be used as rental units. Should anyone wish to change this use to rentals, then another public hearing would have to be held and the property owners would then again have an opportunity to protest the new use. The council voted to delay action on this matter until a feeling from the adjoining property owners could be obtained. ob-tained. 3 More Homes Guy Fugal, developer of Pleasant Green Acres, was present at the meeting to request approval of his final Plat A (3 lots). The council voted to approve this plat subject to the engineers review and approval. The final Plat E of Heritage Hills Sub- It was reported that recently recen-tly several people have changed from 3A inch meters to 1 inch meters because of the addition of a sprinkling system and this has necessitated digging into the city street. If the one inch line is initially installed a inch meter can be replaced with a one inch meter without having to dig up the road. The council agreed to adopt a resolution establishing this as city policy. Planning Minutes The minutes of the planning commission meeting held Sept. 2, 1976 were reviewed by the council. Concerning the request of David Cropper for a duplex at 300 East and 100 South the council voted to accept ac-cept the recommendation of the planning commission to allow this use. The council reviewed the proposed ordinance which would require that curb, gutter gut-ter and sidewalk be required for all new homes being built in Pleasant Grove. It was reported that when the aerial photos are completed that the necessary engineering can almost all be prepared from these photos so that total ' areas can be planned at one time. The council voted to proceed pro-ceed with establishing this requirement in the form of an ordinance. The matter of placing the development of the Central i Park on the November ballot was reviewed. Councilman Mills recommended that the council take action to get this proposal on the ballot in November. The council approved ap-proved this action. A subdivision plan submitted submit-ted by Ed Luck was reviewed. Councilman Atwood noted that this subdivision' falls under un-der the minor subdivision provisions of the state code and recommended approval of the plan under the terms of the minor subdivision requirements. The council approved ap-proved this recommendation. Councilman Ford West reported that Alex Hunt, city police officer, had accepted , employment with the county sheriff's department and that ' a new patrolman will be hired ' by October 1. t Councilman Bezzant reported repor-ted that an open house is planned for the wastewater treatment plant during the week of Sept. 27. The purpose of this is to provide an opportunity oppor-tunity for citizens to tour the plant and become familiar with its operation and problems, particularly in complying with state and i PA discharge requirements. V petition from property t vners on the north side of 200 South Street from 700 East Street to Loader Drive, requesting zone change from the present R-l zone to a R-l-sd zone or a A-l-sd zone was reviewed. The council voted to refer this request to the plan- ning commission for review.This zone change is tied into the proposed building of dwellings by Leland Swensen and his familv in this area. |